We Didn't Plan for This Podcast

How Yoga Changed My Life

We Didn’t Plan for This PodcastLife rarely goes according to plan. People definitely don’t.We Didn’t Plan for This is about the stuff nobody prepares you for — grief, friendship, family, relationships, getting older, starting over, changing your mind, and figuring out who you are when life looks nothing like you thought it would.Some episodes go deep. Some go completely off the rails. Most do a little of both.And then there’s People Be Peopling — our slightly less serious investigation into the weird, hilarious, wildly relatable things humans do. Why do we tell our hairdresser our entire life story? Why do strangers confess their deepest secrets on airplanes? Why do group texts become emotional war zones? And why does every family have that one person?Because sometimes life is heartbreaking. Sometimes people are ridiculous. And sometimes the best way through all of it is to sit down with someone you love and say, “Okay…what the hell was that?”Real stories. Real conversations. Very little pretending we have it all figured out.We didn’t plan for this. But here we are.In Case of Emergency, Press Play: Meditation for real life — especially when real life is being a lot. In Case of Emergency, Press Play is a collection of short, approachable guided meditations for anxiety, stress, grief, overthinking, self-doubt, sleep, letting go, finding focus, and those days when your nervous system seems to have its own agenda. No perfect meditation practice required. No need to clear your mind, sit perfectly still, or suddenly become a person who has everything figured out. Just press play. Each episode gives you a few minutes to breathe, ground, reset, and reconnect with yourself — whether you’re starting your morning, lying awake at night, sitting in your car before walking into work, navigating something hard, or simply needing a minute. Some days you need calm. Some days you need perspective. Some days you just need someone to remind you to breathe. When your heart says one thing, your brain says another, and your nervous system starts doing interpretive dance…press play.

  1. 4d ago

    14. I Would Like to Speak to Whoever Is in Charge: An Official Complaint Against Adulthood

    Send Us a Message From two dissatisfied customers of adulthood.... We would like to speak to whoever is in charge of adulthood. Immediately. This week on We Didn’t Plan for This, Adrienne and Nora are filing five official complaints against adulthood.  From passwords and menopause to insurance deductibles, questionable customer service, and the complete lack of an adult orientation manual, we’re demanding answers. Or at least a complimentary beverage. But before we demand a full refund, we’re acknowledging a few unexpected upgrades that make getting older pretty damn great: better friendships, stronger boundaries, less b******t, and the ability to laugh when life goes completely sideways. Adulthood may not be what was advertised, but some of the surprise features are worth keeping.  All sales are final. Management is unavailable. Thanks for holding. Send Us Your Stories! Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at WDPFTpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening to We Didn’t Plan for This — the podcast about the moments life absolutely did not prepare us for. If this episode made you laugh, cry, feel seen, or immediately think of someone, send it to them. Sharing an episode is one of the biggest ways you can help this podcast grow. And if you haven’t already, follow the show and leave us a rating or review wherever you listen. Because none of us really know what we’re doing. We didn’t plan for this. Follow us on Instagram: More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

  2. Oct 8

    From the Archives: Three Months Later: What Actually Helps

    Send Us a Message Three Months Later: What Actually Helps Three months after Brian’s passing, Adrienne sits down with her daughter Campbell for a conversation they didn’t plan and didn’t script.  Together, they reflect on the experience of being on the receiving end of support—what helped, what didn’t, and what it feels like when everything has changed. They also talk about therapy and what it’s like to take that step when it wasn’t something they expected. This isn’t an episode with answers. It’s simply a real conversation about where they are right now. At the end of every episode, we take a “pause before you get out of the car.” Because sometimes you just need a second… before going back to everything. For anyone navigating something difficult—or supporting someone who is—you’re not alone. This episode contains candid discussion of grief, loss, widowhood, and emotional overwhelm. Please listen in a way that feels supportive to you, and pause or skip if needed. Send Us Your Stories! Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at WDPFTpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening to We Didn’t Plan for This — the podcast about the moments life absolutely did not prepare us for. If this episode made you laugh, cry, feel seen, or immediately think of someone, send it to them. Sharing an episode is one of the biggest ways you can help this podcast grow. And if you haven’t already, follow the show and leave us a rating or review wherever you listen. Because none of us really know what we’re doing. We didn’t plan for this. Follow us on Instagram: More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

  3. Oct 6

    13. People Be Peopling: The People Behind the Sirens - PART 2

    Send Us a Message What happens when you ask two paramedics for the calls they’ll never forget? Apparently: belt sanders, misplaced hemorrhoid cream, runaway cattle, things found in people’s bedrooms, and several decisions that probably should have been reconsidered. Denny and Colton are back for Part 2, and this time we get into the weird, hilarious and completely unbelievable side of EMS. But underneath the dark humor are the calls that matter—the saves, the losses, the patients they still think about and the moments that remind them why they keep showing up. Because sometimes people call 911 and you save a life. And sometimes…people just be peopling. Send Us Your Stories! Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at WDPFTpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening to We Didn’t Plan for This — the podcast about the moments life absolutely did not prepare us for. If this episode made you laugh, cry, feel seen, or immediately think of someone, send it to them. Sharing an episode is one of the biggest ways you can help this podcast grow. And if you haven’t already, follow the show and leave us a rating or review wherever you listen. Because none of us really know what we’re doing. We didn’t plan for this. Follow us on Instagram: More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

  4. Oct 1

    From the Archives: If You Don’t Know What To Do, Breathe

    Send Us a Message Your breath is a bridge between your nervous system, your body, and your brain. In this solo episode of We Didn’t Plan For This, Adrienne talks about one of the simplest and most powerful tools we have — our breath. Breathing isn’t just something we do in yoga class. It’s something we use to cope, recover, and sometimes just get through the day. Breathing is interesting because it’s automatic and you can control it. In Episode #172, Nora shared how she didn't plan on being diagnosed with breast cancer. She did everything possible in her life to prevent it. Yet, cancer doesn't discriminate. Doctors and physical therapists focus on breath after major surgery, because breathing helps the body recover, calms the nervous system, and helps regulate stress and pain. So to help prepare her, Adrienne shares why breathing matters, why it can be hard to focus on, and even a few techniques you can use in real life.  This episode is for Nora. And for anyone else who is in a season they didn’t plan for. If you don’t know what to do, start with the breath. Send Us Your Stories! Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at WDPFTpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening to We Didn’t Plan for This — the podcast about the moments life absolutely did not prepare us for. If this episode made you laugh, cry, feel seen, or immediately think of someone, send it to them. Sharing an episode is one of the biggest ways you can help this podcast grow. And if you haven’t already, follow the show and leave us a rating or review wherever you listen. Because none of us really know what we’re doing. We didn’t plan for this. Follow us on Instagram: More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

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We Didn’t Plan for This PodcastLife rarely goes according to plan. People definitely don’t.We Didn’t Plan for This is about the stuff nobody prepares you for — grief, friendship, family, relationships, getting older, starting over, changing your mind, and figuring out who you are when life looks nothing like you thought it would.Some episodes go deep. Some go completely off the rails. Most do a little of both.And then there’s People Be Peopling — our slightly less serious investigation into the weird, hilarious, wildly relatable things humans do. Why do we tell our hairdresser our entire life story? Why do strangers confess their deepest secrets on airplanes? Why do group texts become emotional war zones? And why does every family have that one person?Because sometimes life is heartbreaking. Sometimes people are ridiculous. And sometimes the best way through all of it is to sit down with someone you love and say, “Okay…what the hell was that?”Real stories. Real conversations. Very little pretending we have it all figured out.We didn’t plan for this. But here we are.In Case of Emergency, Press Play: Meditation for real life — especially when real life is being a lot. In Case of Emergency, Press Play is a collection of short, approachable guided meditations for anxiety, stress, grief, overthinking, self-doubt, sleep, letting go, finding focus, and those days when your nervous system seems to have its own agenda. No perfect meditation practice required. No need to clear your mind, sit perfectly still, or suddenly become a person who has everything figured out. Just press play. Each episode gives you a few minutes to breathe, ground, reset, and reconnect with yourself — whether you’re starting your morning, lying awake at night, sitting in your car before walking into work, navigating something hard, or simply needing a minute. Some days you need calm. Some days you need perspective. Some days you just need someone to remind you to breathe. When your heart says one thing, your brain says another, and your nervous system starts doing interpretive dance…press play.